North Carolina Lottery: Two winners strike gold in Monday's drawing

Two lucky individuals in North Carolina struck gold in a Monday night Powerball drawing.

The first lucky winner won $1 million with a $2 ticket purchased at Ingles Markets on U.S. Highway 64 East in Cashiers.

Their ticket matched all five white balls.

Another big win was a $2 ticket bought in Charlotte at the Stop & Go on South Tryon Street.

That ticket won $50,000 and matched the numbers on four white balls and the red Powerball.

Both winners have 180 days from the drawing to claim the prize.

Wednesday’s Powerball drawing offers a $572 million jackpot or $286.7 million in cash.